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Justice Decades in the Making: The Cold Red & Mind Over Murder Crossover
In the world of true crime, there are cases that haunt the collective consciousness, and then there are cases that define a life’s mission. For Bill Thomas, co-host of the Mind Over Murder podcast, the quest for justice isn’t just professional, it’s deeply personal. In a landmark crossover episode, the team at Cold Red sat down with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the resolution of a mystery that spanned nearly four decades: the murder of Bill’s sister, Cathy Thom
Matt McLaughlin
7 days ago4 min read


Justice for Joe Welsh: A 28-Year Promise and a $25,000 Call to Action
In the career of a world-class profiler, most cases are files, photos, and evidence logs. But for Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald, the murder of Joe Welsh isn't just a case, it’s a broken piece of his own history. On January 21, 1998, a senseless act of violence took the life of a dedicated public servant and a beloved friend. Now, 28 years later, the Cold Red team is joined by the Citizens Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley to turn up the heat. With a $25,000 reward on the
Matt McLaughlin
Jan 244 min read


The Watergate Tapes Deconstructed: NewForensic Insights, Ethical Shadows, and the18.5-Minute Gap
The Watergate scandal, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, remains one of
the most exhaustively studied political dramas in American history. Yet, decades later, mysteries
persist, particularly concerning the infamous 18.5 -minute gap in a key White House tape. Far
from being a simple accident, independent researcher Phil Mellinger’s forensic analysis suggests
the erasure was a calculated, multi-stage cover-up, exposing the fear and deception at the
Matt McLaughlin
Oct 11, 20254 min read
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